Revolutionizing Education: AI's Impact on Teaching and Learning

A high school history teacher in Denver reflects on the challenges of using AI in the classroom and grading student writing. While AI can be a useful tool, it also presents new complexities in detecting plagiarism and assessing student work. The teacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on students' ideas and creativity, as AI-generated writing often falls short in quality. He suggests altering assignments to encourage independent thinking and using AI as a research aid rather than a replacement for original thought. The teacher believes that teaching students to use AI as a tool while fostering their own creative thinking is the way forward.